Although federal and state regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are charged with controlling the use, emission, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and other pollutants, they are far from perfect in their efforts. As a result, millions of individuals are exposed to hazardous chemicals and pollutants each year in their homes, schools, and workplaces, suffering serious health problems as a result. At the Scanlan Law Group, we are dedicated to fighting on behalf of individuals who have been injured as a result of their exposure to toxic chemicals and other pollutants.

Chemical and pollution-related injuries can be caused in a number of different ways. Improper storage of known toxic substances; intentional, reckless or negligent releases of pollution into the air; chemical spills into water and soil due to inadequate chemical handling procedures; failure to warn consumers about the existence of hazardous chemicals in common household products or failure to give them adequate instructions for the safe use of such products; excessive sensitivity and allergies by individuals to certain chemicals; sick building syndrome (a condition in which various component parts of a structure emit certain harmful chemicals that cause injury to occupants of such structures); occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals and other pollutants without the provision of proper ventilation, protective gear or other safety precautions; explosions and fires that cause the release of hazardous chemicals; and the improper packaging of hazardous chemicals.

The potential injuries that can result from exposure to hazardous chemicals and other pollutants include cancer, leukemia, birth defects, asthma, allergies, emphysema and other respiratory diseases, lead poisoning, chemical burns, and a host of other illnesses.

Because chemical cases can be very complex, you need experienced and aggressive attorneys to successfully handle them. The Scanlan Law Group has the necessary experience. We have successfully sued the manufacturers of toxic chemicals and other polluters, and are not afraid to take them to trial if one of our clients has been injured. Accordingly, if you or someone you know have sustained a chemical or pollution related injury, contact the Scanlan Law Group for a free initial consultation.